Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Learning Strategist/Learning Coach to work with students with disabilities at George Mason University. This part-time role offers $23/hour for 10-20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

You will assist students with ASD and executive functioning challenges by providing one-on-one sessions focusing on skill implementation, resource access, and support with academic challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate with on-campus resources.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategies and skill development.
• Guidance and modeling effective communication with faculty, peers, and classmates.
• Collaborative support for managing challenging situations.

Skills

Understanding of disabilities, particularly related to ASD and Executive Functioning

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Education

Knowledge in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Department: UL

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time (10-20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semester)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: $23/Hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:
The Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI) and the Executive Functioning Program (EFP) are fee-based programs offered through Disability Services, providing support beyond standard disability accommodations. MASI and EFP offer individualized academic support to degree-seeking George Mason University students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or disabilities related to executive functioning skills.

About the Position:
The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) provide one-on-one sessions with students on a consistent and reoccurring basis. This position requires approximately 10 to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester only.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategies and skill development in areas such as self-advocacy, time management, organization, planning, studying, goal-setting, problem-solving, self-monitoring, and decision-making;
• Guidance and modeling effective communication with faculty, peers, and classmates;
• Collaborative identification and support for addressing and managing challenging situations;
• Assistance in accessing and utilizing campus resources;
• Support with coordination, collaboration and engagement between students and university resources (e.g.: faculty, staff, departments);
• Preparation and support for transition to post-graduation and job placement;
• On-going administrative work (e.g.: weekly logs, time sheets, student check-ins); and
• Attending staff meetings, professional development, bi-weekly supervision meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of disabilities, particularly related to ASD and Executive Functioning;
• Knowledge in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field, including practical experience working with individuals with disabilities;
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities;
• Ability to organize and coordinate with on-campus resources; and
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults with disabilities, specifically related to ASD and/or Executive Functioning disabilities; and
• Experience working in higher education.

Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: May 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 21, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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